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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
brain Forcing In Childhood-A Simple
Remedy for Insomnia.

Brain Forcing In Childhood-A simple
Remedy for Insomnia.
DR.. William A., Hammond, In considering
In Popular Science the subject Of brain fore
Ing In childhood, states that the brain Of .
child b larger In proportion to IT. body than
b that Of an adult A fact somewhat aston
ishing to those not aware Of II, II that the
head Of . boy or girl does not grow In size
after the seventh year, 70 that the hat that u
worn at that age can be worn just ~ well at
so. In the mean time the rest Of the body
has more than doubled In magnitude. Not
only Is the brain larger, but It IL more excita-
BILE and impressi0nable in the child than IN
the adult At the same time the structure u
immature. What it possesses in size 1t lacks
In organization; consequently 1t u not at it,
maximum for severe and long continued ex-
ertion, and when subjected to . strain Of this
kind 1t Is certain to suffer. We have all OF
u seen children become mentally fatigued
from very slight causes, even when they have
been at the same time greatly interested.
How much more, therefore, must their brains
be tired when they have been forced to con-
centrate their attention upon subjects the Inn
portance Of which they do not understand.
The child, says DR.. Hammond, should be
taught how to acquire knowledge by the use
Of his senses, and there are facts enough sur
rounding him to keep him as much engaged
a. 10 proper. II he does not begin to look at
books till he Is 10 years old he will, by the
time year has elapsed, read better than the
the child that has begun to learn his letters
at or 4
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03

imperial responsibilities; let them be cost or;
and 40 ON. Ihs English,nen Of fifty years ago
did not talk like this. Well, every nation 10
comes onluxculated sooner or later, that seems
TO bc tho universal fate; and 1t appears that
II u our lot 10 be emasculated, not by the
want OF law. but by . plethora Of IT. This
country was made, not by governments, but
mostly IN despite OF them by the independent
efforts of u series OF individuals. Tue ten
deucy nowadays IL to merge the Individual n
the governments, and to limit and even
forcibly destroy personal enterprise and re-
spos.sibility. Everything II to b. legislated
for or lcgislated against. The system u only
in itx bud as yet When 1t blooms the EN-
pire will lose touch Of Its individual atoms and
become vast, soulless machine, which will
first get out OF order, then break down, aud,
last Of all, break up. We owe more to sturdy,
detsrnined, unconvincibls Englishmen like
John Mel than VIC realize, o.. perhaps, should
bo willing to acknowledge In these enlight-
ened days .tr...
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Manners and Customs Practiced in Po-
lite Society.

Manners aud Customs Practiced In PO-
lite Society.
The post has become as suitable method
as any for conveying social messages. In the
stately English etiquette, which our people
have SO largely adopted, it is considered thor
oughly respectful to send cards and invita-
tions by post. 1t is certainly as compliment
airy to send them by post as by the dirty
fingers of a hired messenger. In all countries
a card sent by private hand in All envelope
is equivalent to visit In England one sent
by post is equivalent to visit, excepting after
a dinner Nothing should ever be penciled
on card sent by post except the letters r. P.
c. When invitations are sent by post an ex-
ira outer envelope is always used, and one
such may enclose all the invitations addressed
to one family. When delivered by messenger
the outer wrap is no longer used. A messen-
ger was once considered the only courteous
medium for delivering ladys social mes
sages, but the conveniences OF the postal de-
livery have made it an approved and satisfac-
tory substitute
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Men Easily Panic Stricken.

was at the Brooklyn theatre, built upon
the ruins of the one which burned ten years
ago with such disastrous loss Of human life,
one evening last week when Bernhardt was
playing. One of the swinging canvas doors
took fire during the first act Of "Fedora, and
for moment it looked as if panic might en-
sue. In the audience only two women, &C.
cording to the manager, started to their feet;
as many as twenty men arose and were on the
point of beginning a retreat which might
have precipitated disastrous panic Half
the upper gallery, where no women sit, was
on the move. 1t was male voices only that
cried "ire y in the tense tones bespealzing
fear Considering the tremendous disadvant-
age under which women would suffer in
panic from their heavy, clinging garb, their
low stature, feeble strength and lack of the
muscular vigor born of exercise, this showing
of nerve on the part of the women in the au-
dience was truly conmendable, and little
surprising as well.-Cor. Kansas City Times
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
A Homo Made Carpet strstchsr.

An ingenious housewife, whose carpets had
suffered In putting down. reports the use Of the
following continuance that will not tear the
threads Of the carpet: Remove the leather
from the back Of common, toothed horse
card. Cut piece Of 2 by pine scantling the
same length as the leather and bevel one side
to thin edge OF about half an inch, the bevel
extending to within half an inch Of the thick
edge. With three-quarter inch bit bore a
hole In the thick edge for handle. Nail the
lower edge OF the leather on the thin edge of
the beveled block, then bend it over and nail
firmly to the beveled side. Fit a handle into
the hole and the stretcher is ready for use. It
will be found great convenience at times to
substitute a longer for shorter handle and
vice versa.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
O'Rrien

The famous Irish agitator, was attacked by
a mob, at Toronto Thousands are annual
ly being attacked in their homes, offices and
on the street by that dread disease, apo
plexy, and if not instantly killed are left in
a crippled condition. The police could not
protect O'Brien but "Anti-ApOplectine, the
only Apoplexy Preventive and Paralysis
Cure will prevent apoplexy and cure paral-
ysis. Should you suffer from dizziness or
pressure in head, pain around or palpita-
ton of heart, numbness or prickly sensa-
ton of limbs, or should you need general
tonic and appetizer procure bottle of
"Anti-ApOplectine of your druggist. Send
to DIR. f. S. Hutchinson & Co., Enosburgh
Falls, VT, for circulars and testimonials.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Fashionable Hair Dressing,

The popular style just now, among New
York and Washington ladies, of cutting and
dressing the hair, is known as the Frances
Cleveland" because Mrs Cleveland inaugur-
ated the fashion. Just how it is done is a
problem to many, but need not remain SO;
the hair is cut short in front, just even with
the ears and over the head. This cut is made
in three layers. The two upper ones are
curled backward and the one in front is
curled outward over the forehead. The back
hair can be long or shingled. It does not
matter The shape of the face ought to be
studied. For q full, round face, it is better
not to curl the hair just over the ears, but let
it remain shingled, just plain; but if the face
is delicate, slender, then curl the hair or fluff
it all over the front of the head 1t gives a
charming effect
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
A Cold Dish for Luncheon.

A cod boiled in the morning is a friend in
the afternoon, says knowing housewife.
When 1t is cold remove the skin and bones.
For sauce put some thick cream in q porcelain
saucepan and thicken it with corn -four which
has been mixed with cold water. When it
begins to boil stir in the beaten yelks Of two
eggs As it cools beat well to prevent It from
becoming lumpy, and when nearly cold stir
in the juice of two lemons, a little vinegar, a
pinch Of salt and very little cayenne pep
per- Peel and slice some very ripe tomatoes
or cold potatoes; steep them in vinegar with
cayenne, powdered ginger and plenty Of salt;
drain them carefully out Of the vinegar, lay
around the fish and cover with cream sauce.
This makes very acceptable cold dish for
luncheon.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
AL AROUND THE HOUSE.

Up Stairs, Down stairs.Sin Kitchen and
In the Lady's ParlOr.
Tuberous begonias are among the newest
and handsomest OF summer Towering bulbs.
In color the flowers range from soft yellow
and salmon to brilliant crimson and SCARLET.
The plants produce their handsome blossoms
In profusion until frost; individual Aorets
sometitnes measure from two to three inches
across. Tie tuberous begonia seems to bear
either sun or shade well. Some varieties have
very large droopiag flowers; others, smaller
blossoms IN erect spikes.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Perfect Ctyilitv.

Never show that you feel a slight. For no
one but mean person will put slight on
another, and such person profoundly re-
spects the one who is unconscious of his feeble
spite. Never resent publicly lack of courtesy;
it is,in the worst possible taste. What you do
privately about dropping such an acquaint-
ance must be left to yourself. We are not
always wrong when we quarrel; but if we
meet our deadliest foe at friends house we
are bound to treat him with perfect civility.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
REPPED SILK MANTLE.

It is trimmed with black velvet, embroidery
in silk and jet, jet passementerie ornaments
and black lace The back forms and taper
ing plastron on the front are embroidered in
silk and jet beads, and narrow stripes of en-
broidery are on the sleeve fronts, each termi-
mating in a jet ornament. The lace Is set In
full ruffles around the bottom and In the pos
tilion, and fringe Of jet is at the ends Of the
tab fronts The lace ID carried flung over the
fronts and sleeves.
This illustration also furnishes two models
in spring millinery; round hat and straw
bonnet, trimmed with ribbon and flowers
The above is one Of Harper's Bazars models
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
The Walls Of . Sick Room.

Walls finished in plain subdued color are
recommended for q sick room. Patients
have been rendered restless and irritable by
vainly prolonged efforts to trace problems or
count combinations in the patterns Of fancy
wall papers. A case Of temporary insanity
Is even reported Is arising from the mental
strain Of trying to solve possible combina-
tions of certain figures on the wall paper.
The patients mutterings indicated the cause
of the trouble, which ceased upon removing
him to room with plain walls
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Graceful Decorative Draperfes,

Any appearance of stiffness is now avoided
in decorative draperies. For that reason the
regularly made set lambrequin for the man.
tel is by no means as highly favored as it
once was. Something more graceful. as, for
instance, an old fashioned Grape shawl thrown
carelessly over the mantel, or any pretty,
artistic fabric draped gracefully upon it, is
preferred by many.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03

The initials r. s. v p are still seen upon
many invitations, but by no means as often
as was once the case. To use them is Of
course the equivalent for suggesting to one
whom you invite to be your guest, that some
doubt exists as to whether he knows enough
of good society to answer an invitation.
That they are falling into something Of dis
favor augurs well for our growing good
manners and familiarity with the customs Of
nolite society.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
The other man scratched his head.
TO be Continued.
Am End to- Bone scranine

Edward Shepard of Harrisburg, ILL.,, says
.Having received so much benefit from
Electric Bitters feel it my duty to let suf-
fering humanity know it. Have had run
ming sore on my leg for eight years; my doc
tors said would have to have the bone
scraped or leg amputated. used instead 3
bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and my leg is
now sound and WE'LL" Electric Bitters are
sold at Soc bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve at 25c per box at
H. G. DAA's Drug Store.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Household Hints.

Old, soft canton flannel is the best thing
with which to dust and rub gilt or bronze
picture frames.
Ammonia used the same strength as it is
obtained at the druggists is good thing for
cleaning old and very dirty brass. After
using it rinse the article with clear water.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Preventing Bugs and Moths.

Floors when washed after carpets are taken
up should have turpentine poured into the
cracks and along the baseboards, and diluted
carboic acid should be put in the water
the floor is washed with. Neither buff
falo bugs nor moths will trouble the carpet
for one year. Shelves to cupboards and floors
to closets ought to be washed well in water
that has carbolic acid in it. With these pre-
cautions there is no need Of carpets being
ruined bv moths.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
insomnia.

It is alleged that insomnia, which has Of
late years become 80 general, has increased
with the custom Of sleeping without the head
covered. The cure suggested is to tie large
handkerchief tightly around the temples,
under the ears, in a small knot at the back.
The bandage gives the required pressure on
the outer surface of the head, the lack Of
which is the supposed cause Of sleeplessness.
Some people find this complete cure
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Good Old Fashioned Coffee.

The old fashion Of boiling coffee and clearing
It with egg is still popular with some house
wives The advantages of this method are
that the coffee is perfectly clear; peculiar
favor, very agreeable to many coffee drink
ers, is impaired by the egg, and when milk or
cream is added the coffee turns rich yellow
color, very inviting and not seen in coffee
made without egg.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
TOILET ACCESSORIES.

The figures in the cut are described in
Demorest's as rosettes made of ribbon about
an inch wide, and now so fashionable for
decorative purposes. Those attached to the
bow of index ribbon for the hair are of the
narrowest width, and pretty combination
for the purpose would be pale pink rosettes
on a pale blue bow, or vice versa. For the
collar and sleeve q wider ribbon is used, and
the same ribbon is sewed inside, about
quarter of an inch showing beyond the edge.
One illustration shows the method of attach
ing safety pin to the back of the rosette so
that it can be attached and removed at pleas
ure. Individual taste can be gratified in the
selection Of ribbons; all kinds are fashionably
used in this way, and very pretty effects are
sometimes produced by the use of two
colors or the introduction Of velvet with satin
or faille
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
RECEPTACLE FOR NEWSPAPERS.

The back board is two feet nine inches long
and one foot wide; the side pieces are five
inches wide; the front or bottom pieces of the
divisions are ten inches long and twelve
inches wide. The contrivance is put together
with one inch finishing nails, and when COM
pleted, vanished, painted or otherwise deco
rated according to individual taste. One of
the compartments may be used for dailies,
the next for weeklies and the third for month
lies
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
To Clean and Soften the Skin.

To Clean and Soften the Skin.
A recipe said to be excellent for improving
the complexion. especially if the skin be
coarse, is the following: Take -four Of sui
phur and mix in little milk, let it stand for
an hour Ut two, rub the milk into the skin
without disturbing the sulphur. It will clean
and soften the skin wonderfully.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Green Pea Cakes.

Green pea cakes will be something new to
many readers. The recipe is as follows:
Boil pint of peas in sailed water until ten
der and mash them while hot, seasoning with
salt, pepper and butter. Make batter with
cup of milk, half a cup of flour, with tea
spoonful Of baking powder sifted through it,
and a pinch OF salt. Beat two eggs sep
arately, stir in the yolks, then the mashed
peas and lastly the whites; bake on griddle
and serve hot
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
A Novel Paper Holder.

The picture here given represents an ex-
ceetingly convenient continuance III the way
of receptacle for newspapers and maya
zines, recently illustrated and described III
American ACriclllturist.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Mems Clothing.

Large easy fitting clothes in English styles
are worn by men of fashion. Coats are
made to open lower and are worn open-not
| tightly acknowledging turned back to show
the vest its whole length. Vests are also cut
lower, showing something Of the shirt bosom
next the scarf, and are single breasted, with
a collar. Trousers are wider, and are nearly
| straight
| Business and travelling suits are made of
Scotch cheviots in checks and stripes. These
| include sack coats, also the three buttoned
cutaway coat, called a walking coat. Morn
ing suits, which, in spite OF their name, may
be worn on almost any occas on in the day
time, in the afternoon as well as the morn
ing, are made with three buttoned cut
away coat Of black diagonal. The vest may
be of the same or of some fancy material,
while the trousers are colored and in well de-
fined stripes or plaids. The frock coat is fe-
tanned for digniied occasions, such as day
weddings and the like. The newest dress
coats have rolled collar made without
break to correspond with that of the waist
coat, and are faced with corded silk. The
trousers are wider, but not SO wide as those
of other suits. The waistcoat may be Of the
black diagonal cloth or of black satin, or Of
white silk or satin; the silk vests have vine
of fine embroidery along the collar and edg-
ing the fronts
Shirt bosoms are cut wider this season on
account Of the lower cut vests. Those Of
plain linen laid in three or fo4r thicknesses
are most used for general wear, but there are
also more fanciful bosons for day shirts made
of pique, with a fine embroidered line of dots
or leaves down the middle, which is also re-
peated on the cuffs, while others have small
all over designs of embroidery in colors. Per-
Gale shirts are worn with white collars. Dress
shirts for evening are of fine linen or pique,
made quite plain or with slender line of
very fine needle work down the middle, and
are fastened by two studs, which are usually
of white enamel or of Roman gold The
fashionable collars have the points broken
and turned back fatty, or else they are mere
standing bands with small space open at
the throat. Cuffs are square cornered, with
the edges meeting, and are fastened by small
linked sleeve buttons.
Scarfs and neckties of very delicate colors
are fashionable for day wear. For midsum-
mer wear are white linen and white batiste
scarfs with colored dots or figures embroidered
all over them, and there are also China Grape
ties. The white tie for evening dress is Of
fine lawn, perfectly plain, and very narrow,
only about seven-eighths of an inch in width,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Upholstery Textiles.

Favorite colors in upholstery textiles are
copper, bronze, terra Gotta, red, green, blue,
rosewood shades, mahogany and oak shades,
silver gold, red blue, and green iridescent
shades in various delicate and subtle combine
lions.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
A Simple Remedy for = Felon.

A physician tells how he has aborted a
great many felons, though of course it can
be done only in the earliest stage Tie rag
loosely around the finger and keep it con-
stantly wet with cold water. This cures
often; but probably some more fantastic ap-
pliance will please most patients better.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Dutchess Potatoes,

Dutchess potatoes furnish very nice way to
warm over cold boiled potatoes. Cut them into
cubes, season with salt and pepper, dip first
into melted butter, then lightly into -four.
Place them on baking pan in very quick
oven; bake fifteen minutes and serve very hot
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Attractive Transparencies.

A graceful arrangement of large, hand
some pansies applied to glass with varnish
and then framed makes very unique and
attractive window transparency.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03
Accessories for the Toilet.

There are many pleasing and inexpensive
accessions to the toilet, by the aid of which
one may render a plain costume dressy, and
vary the monotony Of limited number of
dresses.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-06-03

AAAuIAdteu Voyager. And Cnen you muSs
either knock under and look as though you
liked it, or trek on into the "unhostelled"
wilderness. On this occasion, however, John
Jared well enough. To begin with be knew
the owners of this place, who were very civil
people if approached in a humble spirit, and,
furthermore, he found everybody in such a
state of unpleasurable excitement that they
were only too glad to get another Englishman
to talk the matters over with. Not that
their information amounted to much, how
ever. There was rumor of the Brokers
Spruit disaster and other rumors of the in
vestment of Pretoria, and of the advance Of
large bodies of Beers to take possession of the
pass over the Drakensburg, known as Laing's
Mex, but there was no definite intelligence
"You won't get into Pretoria" said one
melancholy man, $50 it's no use trying. The
Beers will just catch you and kill you, and
there will be an end of it. You had better
back to Mooifontein."
But this was not Johns view Of the matter.
SWELL" he said, "at any rate, I'll have try"
Indeed, he had sort Of bulldog sentiment
about him that led him to believe that, If he
made up his mind to do a thing, he would do
1t somehow, unless he should bephysically in
capacitated by circumstances beyond his own
control It is wonderful how far a mood Of
this sort will take q man. Indeed, it is the
widespread possession Of this sentiment that
has made England what she ID. Now it is be-
ginning to die down and be legislated out of
our national character, and the results are
already commencing to appear in the incip-
tent decay of our power. We cannot gov
ern ireland. 1t is beyond US; let Ireland
have home rule! We cannot cope with our